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Researchers Fabricate Solid, Reusable Nanosponges by Adding Boron

A team of scientists from the Rice University and Penn State University has developed a new kind of carbon nanotube material by adding boron to carbon nanotubes.

18 Apr 2012

XG Sciences to Develop High-Energy Ultracapacitors for Air Force Research Laboratory

XG Sciences, a supplier of energy storage electrode materials, has announced that the Air Force Research Laboratory has selected the company to develop advanced ultrahigh-energy ultracapacitors for space energy storage systems.

From NanoXplore Inc. 11 Apr 2012

New Nanoscale Phenomenon Helps Develop Faster Computer Processors

John Cumings and Kamal Baloch, researchers from the University of Maryland, have discovered a new phenomenon at the nanoscale when they allowed an electric current to traverse a carbon nanotube.

11 Apr 2012

Plant Cell Cultures Show Enhanced Growth and Division with Carbon Nanotubes

As stated in ACS Nano journal, the carbon nanotubes enhance plant cell division and growth. The growth rate of plant cell cultures plays a vital role in the synthesis of sweeteners, lifesaving medications, dyes and perfumes.

7 Apr 2012

SWeNT’s CEO Participates in Panel Discussion at SME 2012 NanoManufacturing Conference

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT)’s Chief Executive Officer, Dave Arthur has taken part in a panel discussion titled ‘Recent Advances and Challenges in Nanomanufacturing,’ conducted on March 29, 2012 at the SME 2012 NanoManufacturing Conference at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

30 Mar 2012

Researchers Develop Self-Powered Underwater Vehicle Using Nanotechnology

Scientists from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia Tech and The The University of Texas at Dallas have developed a self-powered and pollution-free undersea vehicle based on nanotechnology.

26 Mar 2012

Researchers Study Toxicity of Aqueous Solutions of Carbon Nanotubes

A research team comprising Jean-Claude Bonzongo and Kirk Ziegler from the University of Florida is working on ways to reduce environmental hazards of carbon nanotubes.

23 Mar 2012

Researchers Use Carbon Nanotube Technology to Increase Speed of Biological Sensors

Oregon State University (OSU) researchers have looked into the extraordinary capability of carbon nanotubes to maximize the speed of biological sensors, an advanced technology that could one day be used to perform routine lab tests in minutes, thus speeding both diagnosis and treatment.

13 Mar 2012

Asian Research Network-A Collaborative Venture for Nanotechnology

An Asian Research Network (ARN) has been formed by the Hanyang University of Korea and RIKEN of Japan in collaboration with other institutes and universities in Asia. This network has been launched to reinforce a strong education and research collaboration throughout Asia.

29 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Novel Thermoelectric Device Using Carbon Nanotubes

A research team from the Wake Forest University’s Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials has developed a thermoelectric device called Power Felt, which is capable of transforming body heat to an electrical current.

24 Feb 2012